Kyra Ellwood
Princeton Junction,NJ
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and patient individual with strong commitment to supporting children with autism. Understanding of developmental disorders and equipped with skills in communication and behavioral management. Dedicated to fostering nurturing environment that promotes growth and learning.
Diligent Patient Care Technician with strong foundation in patient care and support. Successfully assisted in various medical procedures, providing essential care to patients in need. Demonstrated effective communication and compassionate bedside manner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aide, Autistic Kids
Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced communication skills with students by using visual aids and sensory tools during instruction.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional approaches based on individual needs and goals.
- Monitored progress of students with autism, adjusting support strategies to meet unique needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Lead Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Support for Special Needs Kids
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Cadet
Cranbury EMS
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Volunteered at EMS
- Documented all calls in reports.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
- Did continuous training maintaining certifications
Education
High school diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
Princeton Junction, NJAssociate of Science - Health Sciences
Mercer Community College
West Windsor, NJ01-2027
Skills
- Clinical training
- Patient positioning understanding
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control standards
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Specimen collection
- Vitals assessments
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency protocols
- Patient lifting
- Medical recordkeeping
- Organization
- Leadership
- Analytical
- Agility drills
- Human anatomy knowledge
- Disciplined
- Energetic
- Dedicated
- Time management
- Reinforcement strategies
- Collaborative Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR, AED Certified, RWJ Barnabas Health- 2021
Timeline
Aide, Autistic Kids
Encouraging Kids Family Resource Center
05.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
07.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician
RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
03.2021 - 08.2021
Support for Special Needs Kids
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
09.2018 - 06.2019
Cadet
Cranbury EMS
06.2017 - 01.2018
- CPR, AED Certified, RWJ Barnabas Health- 2021
High school diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Mercer Community College
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